Dried papaya is a tropical fruit that has been placed in a dehydrator or food dryer until most of the moisture from the fruit has evaporated. Drying is one of many methods of preserving fruit for consumption during the seasons in which it doesn't grow. As it does not require refrigeration or special equipment, dried fruit is one of the least expensive ways to preserve food.
Papaya is an oblong fruit with green skin and bright orange flesh. The fruit is nutritionally rich, with substantial amounts of beta-carotene and vitamin C. Papaya is also rich in antioxidants and fiber as well as many other beneficial vitamins and minerals. The fruit is often helpful with digestive problems, such as constipation or nausea. Although most papayas found in a supermarket weigh 1 to 2 pounds (0.45 to 0.91 kg) and are only 6 inches (15 cm) long, papayas can grow up to 20 pounds (9.1 kg) and 20 inches (50 cm) long.
Typically, only the flesh of the papaya is dehydrated. The seeds and skin are discarded, and the fruit is cut into whatever shape is desired. Usually, cubes or slices are preferred, since they dehydrate faster than halves. Using either a dehydrator or an oven set at or slightly below 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius), the fruit is slowly dried over several hours. Any faster and vitamins and other nutritional benefits of the fruit are destroyed.
The dried papaya can be eaten alone as a snack or as a supplement to a meal. It can also be used in baking and cooking. Some dried fruit, like bananas, actually result in a crunchy, chip-like food, but dried papaya is typically more moist, with a chewy texture. If desired, dried papaya can be rehydrated by placing it in hot water for 15 minutes. Rehydrated fruits can replace fresh fruits in most baking and cooking recipes.
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